Peoria, AZ Right to Farm: Agricultural Zoning Protection (2026)

The GA district exists to comprise lands devoted to agriculture related activities and other open field uses, and functions as a holding district that keeps land in less intensive use until infrastructure and market conditions support denser development, per § 21-683. The section explicitly aims to prevent scattered development and the premature and costly extension of utility mains, phasing growth outward from the built-up city. Section 21-684 lists the permitted principal uses. General agriculture requires a parcel of at least two contiguous commercial acres, and simple soil-crop farming is permitted outright.

Commercial breeding, raising, training, and feeding of horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs is allowed if pens, buildings, corrals, and yards (other than open pasture) sit at least 100 feet from any street, highway, or residential district; the same 100-foot buffer applies to cattle and goat dairies, poultry and egg farms, fur farms, and public stables. Guest ranches are permitted on parcels of 10 acres or more under the same 100-foot buffer. 3(D), and public utility facilities. Group homes are permitted per § 21-330(A). Conditional uses under § 21-685 add day care group homes, group care facilities, colleges, and plant nurseries with on-site retail sales. The district was adopted by Ord. No. 02-55 (2002) and last amended by Ord. No. 2024-20 (December 17, 2024).